Engine Updates

Chenard 2013.02.23 (WB)
C++ source is pubic domain; uses custom egtbs; Win32/64, Linux; own GUI
- it looks like only the own-GUI code was updated
http://cosinekitty.com/chenard/

DiscoCheck 4.0.3 (UCI)
C source; Win64, Linux64
- silent update, version number unchanged
- bugfix to display correct version number
https://github.com/lucasart/chess (code repository)
https://github.com/lucasart/chess/tree/master/bin (builds)

Chess News

Nothing new today

Down/Problem Chess Websites

Akkad homepage down for 67 days (not found)
Bestia homepage down for 5 days (a 110mb.com site)
ChessPad homepage down for 3 days (not found)
Deep Saros homepage down for 67 days (not found)
Lyapko Utilities page down for 5 days (a 110mb.com site)

Wiki Changes

Chess Engine List
update by Norbert Raimund Leisner
- DiscoCheck: added a comment
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:chess_engine_list

GUI Protocol List
update by Norbert Raimund Leisner
- ChessPad: moved it alphabetically
- ChessPad: added more comments and links
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:gui_protocol_support_list

Engine GUI List
update by Norbert Raimund Leisner
- Crafty: added links for Aquarium and Chess Assistant
- Delfi: added links for Aquarium and Chess Assistant
- Ruffian: added links for Chess Informant Expert and Chess Assistant
http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:engine_gui_list

Bonus Notifications (recent releases of free stuff)

Warnings:
- do not install unwanted toolbars, etc.
- alpha releases have new features; crashes and bugs are to be expected
- beta releases have new features; they may contain bugs or crash
- release candidate software may contain minor bugs; crashes are rare

PNotes 9.3.0
free, open source Windows reminder program that uses persistent desktop notes
http://pnotes.sourceforge.net/

SolusOS 1.3
Linux distro based on Debian; Gnome2 desktop; #14 in popularity
http://solusos.com/

Meaning of Colors

Red = New or Warning
Green = Updated
Gray = Info Only

Engine List: http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:chess_engine_list
Chess News: http://computer-chess.org/doku.php?id=computer_chess:wiki:lists:chess_news_list

NOTE: If you want me to track a website for you, please email me and I will add it.
ron _at_ computer-chess _dot_ org